8 Essential Financial Ratios Every Investor Should Know

Investors can evaluate potential stock investments by analyzing key metrics like earnings per share, price-to-earnings ratio, and return on equity. Today's Stocks & Topics: FIS - Fidelity National Information Services Inc., Market Wrap, INTC - Intel Corp., 8 Essential Financial Ratios Every Investor Should Know, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., 401k and Tax Impact, Options Market, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., OKE - ONEOK Inc., UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Starting a Roth I-R-A, How Long to Hold an Investment, Rollovers, Social Security Withdraw, Dividends, Covered Calls, Options Trading, Moving Averages, Investing Factors, Stock Split, REIT Space, 457 Rollover, Low Contribution Limits, Tariffs, Covered Call Strategy, Foreign Stocks, Gas-Pipeline Producers, How Much Debt a Company Has.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Trailing Stops, 529-Plan, Stop Orders, Roth I-R-A Contributions, Tariffs, 403B Plan, Covered Calls, Taking Profits, Inherited I-R-A, Reversion to the Mean, Equity and Retirement, Company's Debt, Roth I-R-A, 401k and META, Bonds, Market Topics, DRIP Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Due to lower anticipated returns on stocks, bonds, and cash, experts are projecting a lower "safe" withdrawal rate. Today's Stocks & Topics: CAVA - CAVA Group Inc., Market Wrap, ET - Energy Transfer LP, ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., New Retirees May Need to Rethink the 4% Rule, EQT - EQT Corp., CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., The Fed, MU - Micron Technology Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., China Chip War, OKLO - Oklo Inc., DORM - Dorman Products Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

China's capital markets experienced a record net outflow of $45.7 billion in November, marking the largest monthly deficit in this category. Today's Stocks & Topics: LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, CVE - Cenovus Energy Inc., TRIP - Tripadvisor Inc., China Sees Record $45.7 Billion Capital Outflow in November, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Housing Cost, CCL - Carnival Corp., Consumer Spending, Short Selling vs. Put Options, 401k Withdrawal.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As the holiday season approaches, there are valuable strategies to help consumers navigate festive spending without breaking the bank. Today's Stocks & Topics: DHR - Danaher Corp., NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, MU - Micron Technology Inc., Expert Tips for Saving Money During the Holiday Season, Covered Calls, DOW - Dow Inc., ETFs Analysis, Liquidity Numbers, IONQ - IonQ Inc., OKE - ONEOK Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Investor caution, ahead of the Federal Reserve's coming interest rate decision, is the probable trigger for eight consecutive days of losses in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Today's Stocks & Topics: MTW - Manitowoc Co., CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Oil, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, DHI - D.R. Horton Inc., KBH - KB Home, DRIP Stocks, HSY - Hershey Co., The Fed and Interest Rates, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., WSM - Williams-Sonoma Inc., ORI - Old Republic International Corp., Nuclear Energy.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With identity theft on the rise, it's crucial to take proactive steps to safeguard personal information. Today's Stocks & Topics: AAON - AAON Inc., Market Wrap, Covered Calls, VLTO - Veralto Corp., Protect Yourself from Identity Theft, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., TJX - TJX Cos., DDS - Dillard's Inc., Sentiment, DVN - Devon Energy Corp., U.S. – China Trade War.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Wall Street strategists anticipate a potentially challenging year ahead for U.S. stocks, with projections suggesting modest returns amid heightened policy uncertainty and elevated market valuations. Today's Stocks & Topics: TGT - Target Corp., Market Wrap, LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., LECOLincoln Electric Holdings Inc., The Delicate Balance of U.S. Stocks in 2025, SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., BBWI - Bath & Body Works Inc., Chapman University Economic Forecast, JRS - Nuveen Real Estate Income Fund, TER - Teradyne Inc., VICI - VICI Properties Inc., Trade Policy.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In spite of a strong stock market rally, analysts are cautioning about potential volatility in early 2025.(The so-called "Santa rally" is fueled by positive economic indicators and supportive Federal Reserve policies but there is some concern regarding high valuations and geopolitical risks.) Today's Stocks & Topics: KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Market Wrap, TSLA - Tesla Inc., ONTO - Onto Innovation Inc., The Santa Rally Gains Traction Amid Positive Economic Signals, Equity and Retirement, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Budget Deficit, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., UMC - United Microelectronics Corp. ADR, SPMO - Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF, Robotaxis.Our Sponsors:* Check out Fabric: https://fabric.com/INVESTTALKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands